Travel Safely on July 4th

July 1, 2019

As
we celebrate Independence Day with family and friends, let’s keep safety front
and center.

While
preparing your luggage for a flight, remember that fireworks are hazardous and
are not allowed on aircraft. Fireworks are not allowed in carry-on baggage nor
packed luggage. There are also other items that are used every day that are
considered hazardous when brought on airplanes. For a Safe Start, Check the Chart!

Flying a drone?

While
you’re enjoying your drone during the holiday, know that it is not a great idea
to capture firework activity with your drone.

There’s
a new law (PDF) that describes how,
when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes.

Here
are general guidelines for people flying drones:

Don’t
fly your drone in or near fireworks

Don’t
fly over people

Don’t
fly near airports

To
learn more about what you can and can’t do with your drone go to faa.gov/uas or download the B4UFLY app for
free in the Apple and Google Play store.

About those laser pointers…

It’s
baffling but people actually point lasers at aircraft. That activity creates a
serious safety risk to the pilot. It is illegal to shine lasers at aircraft and
in many instances people can face federal charges. Save yourself the
legal trouble and lose the laser. If you witness someone aiming a laser at an
aircraft, you’re encouraged to report the incident.
Enjoy the July 4th holiday weekend!

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